2018
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Safe Practice Forum: Stories we can all learn from
Ever since the Ancient Roman times, forums have been a place to get together and exchange ideas and views, discuss, learn and possibly walk out with a completely new idea, solution or a changed opinion. At Northern Health, the Safe Practice Forum (SPF) is a monthly meeting intended for all staff where we share patient
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Research Week Presents: Dr Amanda Quattrocelli
Dr Amanda Quattrocelli is an Obstetrics and Gynaecology resident in the maternity department at Northern Health. Working with women treated at Northern, she has been researching on gestational diabetes and has looked at early glucose tolerance tests and whether they are making a difference in the outcomes of our mothers and their babies. She explains
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Ready for the finals?
It’s the AFL Grand Final weekend, and our staff are ready for the game! On Wednesday, for the 14th year in a row, the Allied Health team at Broadmeadows Hospital ran an event day for clients and staff to celebrate the AFL Grand Final. Clients enjoyed a variety of activities including a handball target, kicking for
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Chief Executive Message
We are heading into our first “Northern Celebrates” – a month of celebrations and awards throughout October that recognises what we have achieved, in caring for our patients, every day. The month includes our Northern Health Annual Dinner, Staff Length of Service Awards, Research Week and our Annual Meeting and Open Board Meeting. I hope
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The Mediterranean Diet by Dr Anthony Mariani
Congratulations to our Gastroenterology Consultant, Dr Anthony Mariani on the release of his follow up book, The Mediterranean Diet: Recipes from Mediterranean Kitchens. In his book, Dr Mariani highlights the principles of a Mediterranean diet and its major elements, as well as providing practical ways for incorporating them into your lifestyle. He discusses the benefits
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Nominate Now: Staff Recognition Awards
Can you think of a colleague who has gone above and beyond at Northern Health? Do you know of a team who has made a significant achievement in improving the patient experience? It’s their time to shine – through your nominations to recognise their efforts. Quarterly Staff Recognition Awards are an opportunity to reward teams
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Health literacy in multicultural environments is a two-way street
Attaching health literacy to the National Health Survey makes Australia the first country in the world to fully and comprehensively get a baseline of our country’s health literacy, using a tool that was actually developed in Melbourne. A keen supporter of Northern in our efforts to improve quality of care, Professor of Public Health, Richard Osborne from
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#letsdance: Annual Dinner staff rate extended
Northern Health’s Annual Dinner Staff Rate has just been extended! On October 6, we are getting together for the biggest event at Northern – our Annual Dinner. We have extended the special staff rate, with tickets available at $99 per person or $990 for a table for 10. And there’s more good news! Our sponsors,